What causes ‘vaccine arm’ and can it be treated?

If you experienced pain at the site of your COVID-19 vaccination, you’ve had ‘vaccine arm’. Here’s what causes it and what you can do to soothe it. The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have some side effects. Some people report experiencing flu-like symptoms. But most people who have had the… Read more »

The impact of COVID-19 on your skin

Having COVID-19 doesn’t just affect your body on the inside but can lead to skin concerns as well. Here’s what to look out for in your complexion when you are infected and recovering (and what you can do to treat and restore it). For the last two years, the world has been in the grips… Read more »

The link between COVID-19 and hair loss

Many people have reported hair loss after having COVID-19. Here’s what causes it and what you can do to minimize shedding. Ever since the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in cases of hair loss. For some, it’s minimal and temporary, while for others it appears to be more severe… Read more »

The Doctor is In.

APDerm is excited to announce that we are now open 5 days per week. We take your safety very seriously. We remain at or above all of the state and federal safety guidelines for coronavirus. Our dedicated team of medical professionals is ready to provide care, and we have appointment times available. We encourage you… Read more »

Poison Ivy – the Green Monster

While we are home during this COVID-19 pandemic, we are getting outside for a variety of activities as best we can while practicing social distancing. Me, well, I am an avid gardener, and one of my favorite times is early spring. Sedum plants erupt from the earth. Bleeding heart plants transform overnight from tiny shoots… Read more »

What are the Risks of My Medications in the Time of COVID-19?

Western allopathic medicine—the profession of MDs and DOs—is based on the scientific method.  Studying the root of disease and adapting to the best available evidence is responsible for the marvels of modern public health, medical devices, and drugs.  These prescription medicines go through a rigorous period of scientific study, generating data that must be compelling… Read more »